Cheese maker vs cheese processor

The differences between cheese makers and cheese processors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-3 months to become both a cheese maker and a cheese processor. Additionally, a cheese processor has an average salary of $42,256, which is higher than the $31,980 average annual salary of a cheese maker.

Cheese maker vs cheese processor overview

	Cheese Maker	Cheese Processor
Yearly salary	$31,980	$42,256
Hourly rate	$15.38	$20.32
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	6,985	6,205
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	3	3

Cheese maker vs cheese processor salary

Cheese makers and cheese processors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cheese Maker	Cheese Processor
Average salary	$31,980	$42,256
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $45,000	Between $32,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between cheese maker and cheese processor education

There are a few differences between a cheese maker and a cheese processor in terms of educational background:

	Cheese Maker	Cheese Processor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 35%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cheese maker vs cheese processor demographics

Here are the differences between cheese makers' and cheese processors' demographics:

	Cheese Maker	Cheese Processor
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%	Male, 83.0% Female, 17.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Asian, 6.1% White, 69.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 5.4% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between cheese maker and cheese processor duties and responsibilities

Cheese maker example responsibilities.

Complete Htst and cheese making courses yearly.
Preform inline sample to insure GMP are met.
Cut and cook curd to proper temperature to make finish product.
Fill processing containers or vats with ingredients, by opening valves, or starting pumps.
Facilitate, oversee, and complete all FDA, Maryland and third party regulatory equipment certification and facility inspections.
Demonstrate how to mold, pack, cut, pile, mill, dump and press curd into specified shapes.

Cheese processor example responsibilities.

Manage the project schedule and design the PowerPoint presentation.
Work directly with mortgage lenders and foreclosure attorneys to negotiate timely and cost effective repayment plans or modifications for delinquent loans.
Process chemical mixes from automate controls PLC systems.
Used distillation/fractionation process for alcohol recovery DCS and PLC programs to control reaction processes and blending.
Maintain confidentiality of all company and patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Cheese maker vs cheese processor skills

Common cheese maker skills

Vats, 16%
USDA, 13%
PPE, 11%
HACCP, 9%
GMP, 8%
Curd, 7%

Common cheese processor skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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